Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Have you ever seen Sally's Baking Addiction website? It's AH-MAZING!! She is a genius. Everything I've made from her blog is delicious! Try these monster cookies! I saw a cupcake recipe on Sally's blog and since I'm barely into the 5 pound can of peanut butter I got from Sam's Club I decided to keep using it up... and this is what happened:

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Brownie Bites

 

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour.

 

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

 

2.  Melt butter in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl. Mix in the sugar until smooth and microwave for about 1 minute. Stir the mixture until smooth again. Whisk in the vanilla and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the salt, baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.

 

3.  Place 1 tablespoon brownie mixture into muffin tins. Bake in the prepared muffin tin for about 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

 

Peanut Butter Frosting

 

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temp

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup heavy cream

1.  In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or an electric handheld mixer), add the peanut butter, confectioners sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy and smooth. Slowly add the cream and beat on very high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread on cooled cupakes and top with sprinkles (optional).